SMSU wrestling vs. ST. CLOUD STATE Jan. 4, 2025

SMSU probable line-up

• 125 (Mustang Wrestling Club) - Carlo Arreola (2-4) or Preston Xayachak (5-6)
• 133 (Fort Pierre Livestock) - Chase Hanson (4-8) or AJ Polansky (6-12)
• 141 (Tahnee Mara Concrete and Petroleum) - Dylan Louwagie (7-7) or Chase Murphy (8-7)
• 149 (Lierman Excavating Co.) - Jake Messner (3-6) or Chance Burns (2-6)
• 157 (Wendinger Travel) - Sean Howk (11-4) or Cade Lierman (4-5)
• 165 (Kibble Equipment) - Caden Young (3-6)
• 174 (Cottonwood Oil Co-op) - Mason Buss (9-8) or Noah Jensen (7-8)
• 184 (Army National Guard) - No. 17 Adam Sylvester (9-6)
• 197 (Borch's Sporting Goods) - Kody Marschner (5-5)
• 285 (Countryside Golf Course) - Evan Thompson (0-7)

ST. CLOUD STATE PROBABLE LINE-UP

• 125 - No. 15 Conor Knopick or Dominic Ducato
• 133 - No. 7 Sam Spencer or Caleb Meekins
• 141 - No. 6 Alyeus Craig or Brandon Eusebio
• 149 - No. 1 Colby Njos or Nolan Throne
• 157 - No. 5 Joel Jesuroga or Colton Bornholdt
• 165 - No. 2 Nick Novak or Derek Johnson
• 174 - No. 5 Bryce Dagel or Logan Vaughan
• 184 - Tyson Meyer or No. 10 Bryce Fitzpatrick
• 197 - No. 4 Dominic Murphy or Nathan Fury
• 285 - No. 2 La' Ron Parks or Jadon Mims

Last TIME OUT

• SMSU traveled to Indianapolis on Dec. 14-15 to compete in the 45th annual Midwest Classic. The Mustangs totaled eight wins at the meet, three of which came via major decision, one by tech fall, and one sudden victory.
• The invitational featured 44 Division II teams with 21 of the top 25-ranked teams in attendance. Over 50 ranked wrestlers competed at the event. SMSU finished 38th out of 44 teams.
• Sean Howk led SMSU as the only wrestler to make it to the placement rounds. Howk suffered a loss by fall to No. 19 Lane Ewing (UMary) in the championship bracket but then went on to earn four straight victories in the consolation bracket.
• Elijah Sterner picked up a win via tech fall on his way to the fourth round of the consolation bracket before suffering a loss via injury default to Jakob Hurley (Tiffin).
• Adam Sylvester was another top performer for SMSU. He would also make his way to the fourth round of the consolation bracket, picking up a pair of wins by major decision before suffering a loss by fall to No. 11 Zeke Waltz (McKendree).

SMSU LEADERS

• Sean Howk (11-4)
• Jonah Anderson (11-7)
• Tate Condezo (9-4)
• Adam Sylvester (9-6)

SERIES HISTORY

• Today will be the 53rd meeting between SCSU and SMSU, with the Huskies holding the 39-12-1 edge in the all-time series.
• SMSU has earned just one victory over the Huskies since 2006.
• The Mustangs suffered a 44-3 loss to the Huskies a season ago.
• SMSU is 10-15 all-time at home versus SCSU.

MORE ON St. cloud state

• For the third consecutive National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) poll, the Huskies were tabbed the No. 1 ranked team in Division II.
• The Huskies hold 10 ranked wrestlers for the second straight poll after having nine in the preseason poll. SCSU is the only team in Division II to have a ranked wrestler at all 10 weight classes.
• Conor Knopick sits at No. 15 in the 125-pound weight class while Sam Spencer ranks No. 7 at 133 pounds and Alyeus Craig ranks No. 6 at 141 pounds. Colby Njos is the top-ranked wrestler at 149 pounds, Joel Jesuroga is No. 5 at 157 pounds, and Nick Novak is No. 2 in the 165-pound class.
• Bryce Dagel is in the rankings at No. 5 at 174 while at 184, Bryce Fitzpatrick is ranked No. 10, Dominic Murphy is No. 4 at 197, and La'Ron Parks is No. 2 in the heavyweight class.

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